Meta Brings Muse AI to Apple Watch, Wear OS
Meta's agentic AI assistant Muse now runs as a companion app on smartwatches, with a dedicated Muse Charm device expected before the end of 2026.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Meta made its Muse AI assistant available on Apple Watch and Wear OS smartwatches. The Muse smartwatch app works as a companion to the Muse app on a phone and requires watchOS 9 or later on Apple Watch.
Why it matters
The move extends Meta's agentic AI tool beyond phones onto wearables, putting an assistant on users' wrists for voice, text, or recorded input. Meta has not yet published regional pricing for the app, and its wider rollout across international markets remains unconfirmed.
The Muse smartwatch app requires watchOS 9 or later on Apple Watch and a Muse app set up on a paired phone. Muse reached over 10 million downloads in its first 40 days, according to Sensor Tower data, while Wear OS compatibility restrictions remain unclear.
The players
Meta
Meta is the technology company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and it has been expanding its artificial intelligence products across consumer devices.
Sensor Tower
Sensor Tower is a mobile app market intelligence firm that publishes download and revenue estimates for apps across major app stores.
The details
The smartwatch app displays the Jolly mascot as part of a clock face and lets users interact with Muse through voice conversation, text messages, or voice recordings on the watch. Meta teased the dedicated Muse Charm device at Meta Connect in September 2026.
Timeline
September 2026: Meta teased the Muse Charm device at Meta Connect.
- 2026-11-11
Muse smartwatch app became available on Apple Watch and Wear OS.
Before the end of 2026: The Muse Charm is expected to be released.
The Tech Race
Muse's launch on watches places Meta's agentic assistant alongside premium agent offerings such as ChatGPT's Dots, which costs a minimum of $100 per month. The move reflects an arms race among AI companies to move assistants from phones and browsers onto wearable hardware.
Users with a compatible Apple Watch running watchOS 9 or later can use Muse for voice, text, or recorded requests once the companion app is set up on their phone. Meta has not published pricing for the app in regional markets, so the cost to users outside the initial rollout is still unknown.
The takeaway
Before buying a wearable for AI features, check whether the device's operating system and phone setup meet the app's requirements. Pricing and regional availability for these companion apps can change after launch, so confirm them directly with the developer.
What happens next
Meta is expected to release the Muse Charm, a dedicated Muse-exclusive device, before the end of 2026.
Further reading
For more on the wider race to build AI assistants, explore our Artificial Intelligence coverage.
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